Author: Angel
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Inside Rooted: How Filmmaker Liz Tracy is Reframing Minnesota’s Farming Story
By Angel Akurienne • Published February 24, 2026 On a cool morning in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, the sun is slow to arrive. A thin layer of fog, the kind that collects in bowls of farmland before lifting like a curtain, hangs above the herb rows at Tuo Vang’s Farm. Liz Tracy, bundled lightly against the…
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Krewe Du Nord Brings New Orleans Vibrancy to Minneapolis: A Conversation with Maria Kustritz
by Angel Adaeze Mark your calendars for Krewe Du Nord festival, a vibrant, free, and all-ages event presented by the Du Nord Foundation & Nobool Presents! This unique celebration of New Orleans music, food, and culture, infused with Minneapolis flavor, takes place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 2PM to 9PM at the historic Coliseum…
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Join the Family This Juneteenth: In Conversation with Soul of the Southside’s Fancy Lanier-Duncan
By Angel Adaeze Clear your calendars and join the family Thursday, June 19th 2025 for a Juneteenth celebration like no other! The Soul of the Southside Festival, born from the Legacy Building’s 2022 grand opening, has swiftly become a transformative community gathering in Minneapolis’ Southside. Driven by the vision of Fancy Lanier-Duncan and Emmanuel Duncan,…
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Discover Somali Culture: Somali Museum’s Vibrant Summer Festival on Lake Street This Sunday!
by Angel Adaeze This Father’s Day, join a cultural celebration, as the Somali Museum and Cultural Center hosts its first ever Summer Festival! This event is more than just a festival; it’s a powerful affirmation of Somali heritage, a testament to the community’s deep roots in Minnesota, and a dynamic showcase of art, tradition, and…
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We Have Sinners at Home! Lake Street – ROOTS, ROCK, & DEEP BLUES XII Music & Arts Festival Brings a Juke Joint to Minneapolis
If the Sinners (2025) soundtrack is on repeat in your home, this is the festival for you! This June, the Roots, Rock, & Deep Blues (RRDBXII) Festival will feature a true lineup of 22 acts from across the Mississippi to 7 stages across Lake Street!
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Announcing The Great Northern’s Inaugural Festival Producer Incubator
The Great Northern’s Festival Producer Incubator is a five-month intensive program designed to equip individuals with the skills, resources, and mentorship needed to produce high-quality festivals.